CRAFT License

CRAFT Framework Licensing

CRAFT Framework is built on a simple principle: use our tools to create amazing things, just don’t copy and resell them. We use a dual-licensing model that protects our work while giving you maximum freedom to build, create, and grow your business.

The CRAFT Language—our syntax and structural patterns—is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1 and will become fully open source (Apache 2.0) on January 1, 2029. All content, including recipes, cookbooks, and personas, is proprietary and licensed to members for unlimited creative use.

What You Can Do:

  • ✅ Use recipes for any personal or business purpose
  • ✅ Create client deliverables with no attribution required
  • ✅ Modify recipes to fit your needs
  • ✅ Keep using recipes even after membership ends

What’s Not Permitted:

❌ Enterprise use without a separate license (>$1M revenue or >10 employees)

❌ Redistribute or sell our recipes

❌ Build a competing platform with our content

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CRAFT Framework Licensing

CRAFT Framework Licensing
Copyright (c) 2025-2026 Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC

Quick Summary
CRAFT Framework uses a dual-licensing model:
Component
License
What It Means
CRAFT Language
BSL 1.1 → Apache 2.0
Free to use; becomes fully open source in 2029
CRAFT Content
Proprietary
Use freely as a member; don’t copy or resell

CRAFT Language (BSL 1.1)
The CRAFT Language Specification—the syntax, comment protocols, and structural patterns—is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1.
You CAN:
Study and learn the language
Use it for any purpose
Build your own tools using it
You CANNOT:
Create a competing AI framework platform
On January 1, 2029: The language becomes Apache 2.0 licensed (fully open source).
See: LICENSE-BSL-1.1.txt below

CRAFT Content (Proprietary)
All recipes, cookbooks, personas, templates, and documentation are proprietary content owned by Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC.
As a member, you CAN:
Use recipes to create anything you want
Modify recipes for your own purposes
Use recipes for client work (consulting, agencies)
Keep using recipes after membership ends
You CANNOT:
Copy and redistribute recipes
Sell or resell recipes
Build a competing platform with our content
No attribution required when you create with CRAFT.
See: LICENSE-PROPRIETARY below

Business Size
Individuals & Small Businesses (≤$1M revenue AND ≤10 employees): Standard membership includes full usage rights.
Enterprise Organizations: Contact licensing@craftframework.ai for pricing.

Contact
Legal: legal@craftframework.ai
DMCA: dmca@craftframework.ai
Licensing: licensing@craftframework.ai

LICENSE: PROPRIETARY

CRAFT FRAMEWORK CONTENT LICENSE

CRAFT FRAMEWORK CONTENT LICENSE
Version 1.0
Effective Date: January 2026
Copyright (c) 2025-2026 Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC
All Rights Reserved.
1. DEFINITIONS
“Content” means all recipes, cookbooks, personas, templates,
documentation, tutorials, and other materials provided through
CRAFTFramework.ai, excluding the CRAFT Language Specification
(which is licensed separately under BSL 1.1).
“Licensor” means Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC.
“You” means the individual or entity accessing the Content.
“Small Business” means an individual or organization with both:
(a) annual revenue of $1,000,000 USD or less, AND
(b) ten (10) or fewer employees.
“Enterprise” means any organization that does not qualify as
a Small Business.
2. LICENSE GRANT – SMALL BUSINESS
Subject to the terms of this License, Licensor grants You a
non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to:
(a) USE the Content to create works of any kind for personal,
internal business, or client purposes;
(b) MODIFY the Content for your own use;
(c) USE Content as part of paid services you provide to clients
(e.g., consulting, agency work).
This license is granted to individuals and Small Businesses who
access Content through CRAFTFramework.ai membership.
3. RESTRICTIONS
You may NOT:
(a) REDISTRIBUTE the Content in its original or substantially
similar form;
(b) SELL, sublicense, or commercially distribute the Content
itself (as opposed to works you create using the Content);
(c) CREATE a competing framework, platform, or service using
the Content;
(d) REMOVE or alter any copyright notices or license references;
(e) CLAIM ownership of the Content.
4. ENTERPRISE LICENSE
Organizations that do not qualify as Small Businesses must obtain
an Enterprise License before using the Content.
Contact: licensing@craftframework.ai
5. NO ATTRIBUTION REQUIRED
You are not required to credit CRAFT Framework or Licensor when
using Content to create your own works.
6. OWNERSHIP
All Content remains the exclusive property of Licensor. This
License does not transfer any ownership rights to You.
7. NO WARRANTY
THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE
OF THE CONTENT.
9. TERMINATION
This License is perpetual and does not terminate when membership
ends. However, Licensor may terminate this License if You breach
any of its terms. Upon termination for breach, You must cease all
use and distribution of the Content.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This License shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota, United States.
11. CONTACT
Legal Notices: legal@craftframework.ai
DMCA Inquiries: dmca@craftframework.ai
Licensing: licensing@craftframework.ai
Website: https://craftframework.ai
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frequently asked questions

CRAFT FRAMEWORK LICENSING FAQ

CRAFT FRAMEWORK LICENSING FAQ
Last Updated: January 2026
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Q: What is CRAFT Framework’s licensing model?
A: CRAFT uses dual licensing. The CRAFT Language (syntax and
patterns) is under Business Source License 1.1, becoming
Apache 2.0 open source in 2029. All content (recipes,
cookbooks, personas) is proprietary.
Q: Why dual licensing?
A: We want the language itself to become open source so anyone
can build with it. But our carefully crafted recipes and
content represent years of work and are what makes membership
valuable.
USING CRAFT CONTENT
Q: Can I use CRAFT recipes for my business?
A: Yes. Members can use recipes to create anything for personal
or business purposes.
Q: Can I use recipes for client work?
A: Yes. Freelancers, consultants, and agencies can use CRAFT
recipes as part of services they provide to clients.
Q: Do I need to credit CRAFT when I create something?
A: No. No attribution is required.
Q: Can I modify recipes for my own use?
A: Yes. You can adapt and modify recipes however you need.
Q: Can I keep using recipes after my membership ends?
A: Yes. Usage rights are perpetual and not tied to active
membership status.
RESTRICTIONS
Q: Can I share recipes with others?
A: No. Recipes are for your use only. Others should get their
own membership.
Q: Can I sell CRAFT recipes?
A: No. You cannot sell, resell, or commercially distribute the
recipes themselves.
Q: Can I post recipes publicly?
A: No. Recipes should not be posted on public websites, forums,
or repositories.
Q: Can I build a competing platform using CRAFT content?
A: No. You cannot use our content to create a competing
framework or platform.
BUSINESS SIZE
Q: What counts as a Small Business?
A: An individual or organization with BOTH annual revenue of
$1 million USD or less AND ten or fewer employees.
Q: What if my company grows beyond the threshold?
A: Contact licensing@craftframework.ai to discuss an Enterprise
license before exceeding either threshold.
Q: Do Enterprise organizations pay more?
A: Yes. Organizations exceeding the Small Business threshold
require a separate Enterprise license with custom pricing.
THE CRAFT LANGUAGE
Q: What is the CRAFT Language?
A: The syntax, comment protocols (like #H->AI::), object
patterns, and structural specifications documented in the
CRAFT Framework Specification.
Q: Is the CRAFT Language open source?
A: Not yet. It is under Business Source License 1.1 until
January 1, 2029, when it becomes Apache 2.0 (fully open
source).
Q: Can I create my own tools using the CRAFT Language?
A: Yes, with one exception: you cannot create a competing AI
framework platform or prompt engineering service.
Q: What happens in 2029?
A: The CRAFT Language Specification becomes Apache 2.0 licensed,
meaning fully open source with no restrictions except the
competing platform limitation expires.
LEGAL
Q: Who owns CRAFT Framework?
A: Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC owns all CRAFT Framework
intellectual property.
Q: How do I report copyright infringement?
A: Email dmca@craftframework.ai with details of the infringement.
Q: How do I get an Enterprise license?
A: Contact licensing@craftframework.ai with your organization
details.
Q: Where can I send legal notices?
A: Email legal@craftframework.ai or see our Terms of Service
for mailing address.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at licensing@craftframework.ai
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END OF FAQ

License: bsl 1.1

BUSINESS SOURCE LICENSE 1.1

BUSINESS SOURCE LICENSE 1.1
License text copyright (c) 2024 MariaDB plc, All Rights Reserved.
“Business Source License” is a trademark of MariaDB plc.
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Licensed Work: CRAFT Language Specification v1.x
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Additional Use Grant: You may use the Licensed Work for any
purpose except offering a competing AI
framework authoring platform or prompt
engineering service as a commercial
service.
Change Date: 2029-01-01
Change License: Apache License 2.0
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not an Open Source license. However, the Licensed Work will
eventually be made available under an Open Source License, as
stated in this License.
CONTACT
Licensor: Ketelsen Digital Solutions LLC
Website: https://craftframework.ai
Legal: legal@craftframework.ai
Licensing: licensing@craftframework.ai
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